Tax relief solution for Kalihi residents submitted to council (Oahu) KGMB-KHNL News 8/25/2010
Council OKs revised tax rate bill for condo units (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 8/25/2010
Candidates latch onto property tax explosion (Oahu) by Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/24/2010
Property taxes due Monday for Oahu residents KGMB-KHNL News 8/23/2010
Rezoning of homes irks Council members (Oahu) by Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/23/2010
Hold off on tax change (Oahu) Opinion, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/22/2010
Hannemann and Abercrombie debate property tax hike (Oahu) by Mari-Ela David, KGMB-KHNL News 8/20/2010
Tax jump alarms Kalihi residents-Some homeowners have seen the property levies on their homes quadruple from 2009 (Oahu) by Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/20/2010
Property tax quadruples for needy families in Kalihi (Oahu) by Mari-Ela David, KGMB-KHNL News 8/19/2010
Condo property tax measure passes out of panel (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 8/4/2010
Landowners react to tax-rate hike (Hawaii) by Jason Armstrong, West Hawaii Today, 6/11/2010
Honolulu passes budget, changes property tax rate by Tim Sakahara, KGMB-KHNL News, 6/9/2010
County property taxes on the rise-Brenda Ford: 'West Hawaii is going to take it in the shorts' by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 6/9/2010
Tax bill would affect 3,000 Maui condos AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/2/2010
Bill would alter condo property taxes-Owners decry ‘draconian’ plan; county says it brings ‘uniformity’ (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 6/2/2010
Isle taxes highest in state - and going higher (Hawaii) by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 5/28/2010
Nonoccupant homeowners face tax boost by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/25/2010
Big Isle residents slam tax hike bill-Council set to weigh plan that raises rates as much as 31.5%, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/19/2010
Council votes on tax rates-Some categories, though, may face additional review (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 5/18/2010
On windward side, higher taxes proposed -- public hearings, not so much (Hawaii) by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 5/16/2010
Honolulu City Council moves ahead on property tax hike, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2010
City Council gives early approval to new budget with property tax hike (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 5/12/2010
Council members react to Kenoi's property tax proposal (Hawaii) by Peter Sur, West Hawaii Today, 5/11/2010
Residential tax rates rising-West Hawaii districts to be hit hardest by proposed hikes (Hawaii) by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 5/7/2010
Balancing act-Kenoi's proposal cuts $11M from budget, boosts property tax rates (Hawaii) by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 5/6/2010
County sets property tax foreclosure auction (Maui) The Maui News, 5/6/2010
Council defers plan to reduce tax exemption (Maui) The Maui News, 5/4/2010
County council planning to modify property tax rates (Maui) Honolulu Advertiser, 5/3/2010
B&Bs warn taxes would sink them; council acts (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 5/1/2010
Testifiers: Keep property taxes low (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 4/30/2010
B&Bs to get lower property tax rate in county's 2011 budget (Maui) The Maui News, 4/30/2010
Council to take up property tax plan (Oahu), Honolulu Advertiser, 4/25/2010
Tax rate hike nail in coffin — hotels-But Maui County finance officials say lower values offset increases by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 4/22/2010
Public testimony for proposed property tax rates set for April 29 council meeting (Maui) The Maui News, 4/22/2010
A little less, a little more-Kenoi proposes property tax increase to offset declining property values (Hawaii) by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 3/30/2010
Mayor proposes higher property taxes, utilities fees for shortfall (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 3/16/2010
Honolulu City Council may balk at mayor's property tax plan, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/13/2010
Real property assessment notices going out soon on Maui Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2010
Some to see hike in property tax rates under Honolulu mayor's new budget Honolulu Advertiser, 3/2/2010
Honolulu budget would tax absentee owners Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/2/2010
City property taxes for 2009-2010 due-Owners who haven't received a bill are still obligated to pay (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2010
Real property taxes may rise-Counties say House bill suspending TAT funds would lead to increase, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/18/2010
Maui time-share taxes surge by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/22/2010
More ways to pay Oahu property tax-Homeowners now can use credit cards, electronic checks, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2010
Property taxes on hold for cabins at Koke'e park-After 25-year leases expired, state assumed ownership (Kauai), Honolulu Advertiser, 1/11/2010
Live-in owners might escape possible property tax increase (Oahu) by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2009
Oahu property tax assessments down 6.7% - less than predicted-Drop in values likely means spending cuts; tax hike also possible, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/16/2009
Oahu tax assessments fall 6.7 percent Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2009
Oahu tax assessment down 6.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/15/2009
Property taxes could be on the rise-Kenoi looks to boost revenues to fill deficit (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 12/9/2009
Real property tax deadline is Dec. 31 (Maui) The Maui News, 12/6/2009
More home-tax relief stalls-Council committee defers bills to widen low-income credit, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/3/2009
Council defers action on property tax relief Honolulu Advertiser, 12/2/2009
Disaster tax relief available to real property owners on Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2009
City must approach tax relief with caution Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/11/2009
Agricultural tax assessment leaves some confused-County officials set up workshop to explain letters to landowners (Maui) The Maui News, 11/8/2009
Budget committee delays tax-credit bill discussion (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 11/5/2009
Mayor signs property tax bill-Rate increase possible for 140,000 households in new owner-occupant category, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2009
Homeowner investors face higher taxes with new law by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/31/2009
City should avoid radical tax breaks Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2009
Apo under fire for reviving property tax bill by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/29/2009
Critics say new Hawaii property tax category will be costly for all, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2009
Honolulu homeowner tax break approved-Council also approves measure that would allow legalization of new bed-and-breakfasts, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/28/2009
11th-hour move saves tax measure by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/28/2009
Council reverses field, creates tax break for owner-occupants Honolulu Advertiser, 10/27/2009
Homeowner tax class provides a vital tool (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2009
Honolulu City Council pushes forward on property tax break-Council proposal creates new property tax category for owner-occupants, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/8/2009
Property tax class bill gets reassessed (Oahu), Honolulu Advertiser, 9/3/2009
Kuleana lands bill advances by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 8/27/2009
Property tax measure advances, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/27/2009
Property tax bill on Hawaii rentals gets first of three votes Honolulu Advertiser, 8/27/2009
Property tax bill would aid renters (Oahu), Honolulu Advertiser, 8/24/2009
Property tax proposal needs further review (Oahu) Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2009
'Homeowner tax bill advances-Council panel split over plan to create separate rate for owner-occupants (Oahu), Honolulu Advertiser, 8/14/2009
Homeowner' tax class advances-Council opponents say rental owners will bear the burden with a new separate assessment (Oahu) by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/13/2009
Maui Council committee approves kuleana lands tax exemption AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/4/2009
Council votes for a total tax exemption on kuleana lands (Maui) by Brian Perry, The Maui News, 8/4/2009
Property taxes are due on Aug. 20, officials announce (Kauai) Honolulu Advertiser, 7/21/2009
Real property taxes on Kauai due soon Honolulu Advertiser, 7/20/2009
County advances bill on tax categories for B&B, vacation rental-Pontanilla: Rates to be determined in 2010 (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 7/9/2009
Mayor proposes new homeowners classification by Sean Ibara, KHNL8 News, 6/26/2009
Clearing air on budget and real property taxes by Ikaika Anderson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/19/2009
Further Thoughts On Property Taxes And Voting by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 6/14/2009
Restore home tax credit (Oahu) Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/14/2009
Why Hawaii Can't Vote On Property Taxes by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 6/11/2009
Honolulu City Council raises property tax, bus fares, car fees, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/11/2009
Honolulu City Council considers raising property tax by 9%, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/20/2009
1Honolulu may hike property taxes, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/12/2009
Tavares reports ‘sobering’ tax assessment total-She suggests raising fees to make up the difference (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 4/17/2009
Values go down, assessments go up-tax cap measure drives disparity by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 3/18/2009
Mayor's budget holds line on commercial property tax by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/3/2009
Mayor's plan uncorks flood of price hikes-The raises include taxes, bus fares and golf fees by B. J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/3/2009
Hannemann's budget seeks increases in some taxes, fees Honolulu Advertiser, 3/2/2009
Kenoi: No property tax increase-County facing $31 million budget shortfall (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 2/26/2009
Property assessments falling on Big Island by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 2/26/2009
State backed up on appeal cases for real estate by June Watanabe, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/12/2009
Kauai property tax payments due Feb. 20 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2009
Oahu tax assessments out Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/16/2008
Property values drop-Lower assessments for most of Oahu mean a decline in tax bills by Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2008
Residential property values on Oahu decrease to $155.3 billion-Homeowners may see lower tax bills in 2009 if city doesn't raise rate Honolulu Advertiser, 12/16/2008
Real property assessment notifications online Honolulu Advertiser, 11/30/2008
Kuleana land tax set at $25 on Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 11/27/2008
Kauai offers huge tax breaks to kuleana owners Honolulu Advertiser, 11/26/2008
Oahu's Real Property Assessment Notification Goes on Line
Impact fee bill dies in council-Hoffmann: Taxpayers will pick up tab (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 11/8/2008
Oahu homeowners can go online for real property assessment notices Honolulu Advertiser, 11/5/2008
a better kaua‘i - Council should allow comment on tax bill by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 10/4/2008
Real Property tax credit deadline is Tuesday (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 9/28/2008
September 30, Deadline for Real Property Tax Credit (Oahu)
Property tax reform won’t affect next tax roll (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 9/20/2008
How Honolulu Property Tax Bills Will Rise With Fixed Rail
Council defers tax bill again-Workshop on proposed legislation slated Sept. 16 (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 9/5/2008
a better kaua‘i - Taxpayers’ heads in the lion’s mouth by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 8/23/2008
Council defers property tax reform (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 8/21/2008
Series: Part 2-Residential tax rates would fall, but proposed repeal concerns public (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 8/19/2008
Series: Part 1 - Property tax system reform work gets underway (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 8/15/2008
Real property taxes due Aug. 20 on Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 7/22/2008
Kauai property tax changes could lower payments by 31%-But proposal could mean more fees for resorts and hotels, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/10/2008
Council starts tax reform work (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 7/10/2008
No Honolulu property tax hike in budget, but sewer fees will go up-$2.76 billion budget for Oahu next year 13.7% more than this year, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/5/2008
$2.7B city budget leaves property tax rates the same Honolulu Advertiser, 6/4/2008
Mayor calls property tax plan 'fair'-Baptiste says residents would pay less, resorts more under proposal (Kauai), Honolulu Advertiser, 6/3/2008
Kauai plan would revise property tax by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/31/2008
Homeowners may get $100 tax credit, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/21/2008
Bill to Lower Property Taxes to Help Seniors by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 5/14/2008
Property tax relief passes (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/8/2008
County energy bill offset by property taxes (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/4/2008
New Article Published: "Because They Can: Judicially Excising the People from the Definition of 'County' in the Hawaii Constitution" by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 4/30/2008
Low turnout for property tax meeting-Speakers concerned about ag rates (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/26/2008
Property tax rates likely won't rise-Council gives initial approval for maintaining current levels, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/24/2008
High demand backlogging Maui tax appeals, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/8/2008
Property tax relief plan (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/2/2008
County real property tax: Assessment hikes result in call for lower tax rate (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/1/2008
Assessments, taxes go up-valuations have increased by 12 percent (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 3/19/2008
Bill would revamp property tax hikes by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/19/2008
a better kaua‘i - Taxpayer rights revision needed by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 2/16/2008
Property tax deadline approaching (Kauai) The Garden Island, 1/27/2008
Kauai property tax payments due Feb. 20 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/26/2008
Tax hike could keep B&B hosts in shadow Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/11/2008
Kuleana tax break bill moves forward (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 1/9/2008
Commentary on Kauai Real Property Tax Charter Amendment Decision by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 1/4/2008
Dropping property values may mean more tax appeals (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 1/4/2008
2007 in Review: Hawaii Supreme Court Rewrites the Constitution by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 1/2/2008
Home tax exemptions filing deadline is today (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 12/31/2007
Landlords use Hawaii tax break program (Hawaii) by Kevin Dayton, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/30/2007
Monday is deadline for property tax exemptions (Maui) The Maui News, 12/30/2007
Council committee approves kuleana tax break (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 12/19/2007
Property values take $800M dip-Oahu homeowners could see a decrease in property tax bills if the rates stay the same by Nelson Daranciang, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/15/2007
City Says Property Assessments Completed and in the Mail
Oahu property tax valuations decrease Honolulu Advertiser, 12/14/2007
Pilago seeks tax cut for kuleana landowners (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 12/13/2007
Property valuations keep real property taxes low (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 10/30/2007
County looks into new computer program for property tax assessment (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 10/30/2007
Tax credit form too confusing, say pair calling for law reform (Maui) The Maui News, 10/30/2007
Oahu deadline looms for property tax relief programs Honolulu Advertiser, 9/27/2007
Property tax relief is available Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/27/2007
Oct. 1 is deadline to apply for property tax relief Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2007
Property tax relief seminar today in 'Aiea Honolulu Advertiser, 9/13/2007
Getting the Government They Deserve — "Ohana Kauai" Solution Proposed by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 9/5/2007
This Side of Paradise-Special from the September 1, 2007 Edition of the Wall Street Journal
National Spotlight on on the "Ohana Kauai" Property Tax Charter Amendment Case — Wall St. Journal: "This Side of Paradise" by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 9/1/2007
Oct. 1 is deadline to file for property tax exemptions Honolulu Advertiser, 8/31/2007
Honolulu lowers penalty rate for late property taxes Honolulu Advertiser, 8/31/2007
Homeowners Encouraged to File for Property Tax Exemptions
New Bill Establishes Penalty for Delinquent Property Taxes
Article on the Kauai Property Tax Decision by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/25/2007
Ohana amendment decision result of classic Hawai‘i politics (Kauai) by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 8/25/2007
Podcast: Radio Interview on Kauai Property Tax Charter Amendment Case (mp3) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/22/2007
Kauai Property Tax Case: KKCR Radio by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/20/2007
Kauai Mayor: 'No Winners or Losers' in Kauai Property Tax Case
Should Honolulu Vote on Taxes?-A Rebuttal to the Rebuttal
Hawaii Voters Need a Voice on Taxes
County of Kauai ex rel. Nakazawa v. Baptiste: Kauai Property Tax Decision Summary Page by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/11/2007
Repost: Briefs in Kauai Property Tax Decision by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/10/2007
Podcast: Rick Hamada Show Commentary on Kauai Property Tax Decision (mp3) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/10/2007
More Commentaries on Kauai Property Tax Decision by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/10/2007
Kauai Property Tax Charter Amendment: Star-Bulletin Editorial Misses The Real Story by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/10/2007
Court right to reject Kauai tax referendum Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/10/2007
Commentary of Kauai Property Tax Decision by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/9/2007
Latest News on Kauai Property Tax/Standing Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/9/2007
High court: Voters can't set tax rates at ballot box by Jan TenBruggencate, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/9/2007
High court rules voters can't change taxes Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/9/2007
Supreme Court Decision on Kauai Tax Case Takes Power from the People-A Message from Let Honolulu Vote by Bob Kessler, Hawaii Reporter, 8/9/2007
State's high court strikes Kauai tax cap by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/9/2007
Supreme Court Confirms Hawaii is a Banana Republic-Chief Justice Ronald Moon's Ruling in the Kauai Tax Case is Not Democratic Hawaii Reporter, 8/8/2007
Chief Justice Gets a Thrashing from Peers-With His Ruling on the Kauai Property Tax Case, Justice Ronald Moon Says the Government Officials Have More Power than the People, but He Used Cowboy Tactics to Manipulate the Case and Justices Acoba and Duffy Call Him on It by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/8/2007
State's top court throws out Kauai taxpayer challenge Honolulu Advertiser, 8/8/2007
Whose "County" is it, Anyway? by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/8/2007
Reports of Kauai Property Tax/Standing Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/8/2007
HAWSCT: Dissenting Opinion in Kauai Property Tax Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/8/2007
HAWSCT: Decision in Kauai Property Tax Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/6/2007
Goof on tax bills costs city $50,000-The only mistake was the tax year listed as "2006-2007," instead of "2007-2008" by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/25/2007
Honolulu bungles property-tax date by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/25/2007
Property Tax Notices Mailed with Error in Date (Oahu) by Edlyn Taniguchi, Hawaii Reporter, 7/24/2007
Deadline for real property taxes on Kauai nears Honolulu Advertiser, 7/24/2007
Real property taxes due soon (Kauai) by The Garden Island, 7/24/2007
Paying for Commercial Property Increase (Oahu) by Charles Djou, East Oahu Sun, 7/3/2007
A BETTER KAUA‘I: Questions need to be answered by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 6/30/2007
Kauai Official: "The lawsuit was set up to get a court determination on the ballot issue" — More on Kauai's Property Tax Charter Amendment Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 6/21/2007
Legal funds approved for Ohana Kauai battle by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 6/21/2007
Spendaholics! by Joe Brennan, Hawaii Reporter, 6/19/2007
Boldness, Courage and Wisdom In Short Supply in Honolulu City Council by Robert Kessler, Hawaii Reporter, 6/11/2007
WE CAN GET RID OF OUR PROPERTY TAXES by Charles A. Prentiss, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/10/2007
Property tax revenues-West Hawaii still paying 70 percent of total by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 6/7/2007
City boosts taxes, hikes fees (Oahu) by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/7/2007
City budget OK'd, conflict lingers-The City Council passed a $1.638 billion operating budget and $789 million construction budget yesterday by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/7/2007
Property taxes rise for Honolulu businesses by Chad Blair & Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/6/2007
New city budget, tax hike, expected today (Oahu) by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/6/2007
Please, City Council Members, Control Your Spending by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 6/5/2007
City Council Must Lower Property Tax Rate to Give Honolulu Residents Real Financial Relief by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 6/4/2007
Seminar to look at tax incentives of donating land (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 6/3/2007
Incentives for affordable rentals get initial OK-Lower property tax rate advantage (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/2/2007
Maui mayor will approve budget with tax breaks-Some military families will be assessed the minimum on homes by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/1/2007
Council’s focus taxes, Ka Leo O Kaua‘i (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 5/30/2007
Trying to do the impossible by Jerry Burris, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/25/2007
Property tax rate plan earns mixed reviews by Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/24/2007
Message to Honolulu City Council: Stop Tax Hikes, Wasteful Spending by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 5/23/2007
Battling Over Honolulu's Property Tax Rates by Robert Kessler, Hawaii Reporter, 5/23/2007
Renters' credit proposal shelved-An expected drop in property taxes would use up available funds by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/23/2007
Property Tax Relief Must Be Achieved for Hawaii Residents by Dave and Chris Lubeck, Hawaii Reporter, 5/21/2007
Isle hotels foot most of bills in county’s budget (Maui)
Mayor Signs 6 Bills into Law, Returns One to Council Unsigned by Mark Matsunaga, Hawaii Reporter, 5/17/2007
Homeowners may get a break as city cuts property tax rates by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/17/2007
Property tax plan has ups, downs-Commercial rates are scheduled to rise in a city panel's proposal by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/15/2007
Council gives residential homeowners a break (Maui)
Hawaii's Counties Race to Set Budgets, Establish Property Tax Rates by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 5/13/2007
Government's Creative Assault on Property Tax Relief by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 5/11/2007
Council preparing to set county tax rates for ’08 (Maui) The Maui News, 5/11/2007
Once the Government Gets It, They Don't Give it Back by Robert Kessler, Hawaii Reporter, 5/8/2007
Measures aim to ease property tax burden-But the cuts fall short, some say (Oahu) by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/8/2007
Lawmakers' Quest for Broader Tax Base Puts Property Tax in Back Seat by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 5/7/2007
Mayor Signs Kuleana Tax Exemption and Land Use Bills Into Law by Mark Matsunaga, Hawaii Reporter, 5/3/2007
Homeowners Wage a Rebellion As Property-Tax Assessments Rise by Jeff D. Opdyke, The Wall Street Journal, 5/1/2007
Appeals urge equitable taxes (Maui)
Commercial tax hikes voted by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/26/2007
Smaller tax cuts plan to fit ’needs’ of community (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 4/24/2007
Property values beat predictions (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 4/22/2007
Council OKs tax break on land received as royal gift by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/12/2007
Tax break approved for kuleana parcels by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/12/2007
Mayor: Careful with that tax-Hannemann tells the Council that lowering the property tax rate may be "problematic" by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/11/2007
Hawaiian property tax breaks up for vote by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/10/2007
Property assessment in need of re-evaluation (Kauai) by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 4/8/2007
Homeowner tax burden re-examined by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/1/2007
Mayor’s tax plans get cool reception-The City Council Budget Committee defers on advancing the mayor's proposals (Oahu) by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/29/2007
Property owners face higher assessments-As property values decline, assessed values rise on Big island by Jim Quick, West Hawaii Today, 3/24/2006
Maui mayor seeking new rollback of property tax by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/16/2007
Tax trim planned in 2008 (Maui)
Council passes resolution asking mayor to lower property tax (Hawaii)
State House impedes real estate ventures
Hawaii: 'No Ka Oi' for Taxes by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 3/5/2007
City's spending plan pinches taxpayers hard Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/4/2007
Board details taxing troubles (Maui)
Transcript of Oral Arguments in Kauai Property Tax Appeal Invercondemnation.com, 3/1/2007
Mayor plans 4% tax hike for commercial land Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/1/2007
Mayor's proposed budget offers tradeoff Honolulu Advertiser, 3/1/2007
Oral Arguments in Kauai Property Tax Appeal (mp3) Invercondemnation.com, 2/27/2007
Homeowner tax relief on the table Honolulu Advertiser, 2/26/2007
Correcting Misperceptions of Prop 13 Invercondemnation.com, 2/24/2007
Cost of property tax breaks pondered by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/24/2007
Exemptions Raise City Property Tax (Oahu) by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 2/23/2007
Council takes up property tax cuts-Proposals include one-time rebates and raising exemptions (Oahu) by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/22/2007
KHPR Report on Kauai Tax Appeal (mp3) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/19/2007
Echoes in Kauai Tax Appeal by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/18/2007
Echoes of California's Prop. 13 in Kaua'i tax case by Jerry Burris, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/18/2007
Kauai Residents' Property Tax Revolt Case Goes to Hawaii Supreme Court-Power to the People or the Government? Hawaii's Highest Court Hears Oral Arguments by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 2/16/2007
Another Report on HAWSCT Property Tax Arguments by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/16/2007
More on Supreme Court Property Tax Arguments by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/16/2007
Kaua'i property taxes, voters get day in court by Tara Godvin, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/16/2007
High court weighs Kauai tax case-The two sides focus on different aspects of a rollback's legality by Tara Godvin, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/16/2007
Supreme Court hears Kaua‘i v. Kaua‘i by Amanda C. Gregg, The Garden Island, 2/16/2007
Supreme Court of Hawaii Hears Property Tax Arguments by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/15/2007
Shocking Property Tax Assessments in Hawaii by Walt Harvey, Hawaii Reporter, 2/11/2007
Homeowners pay too much property tax, says councilman (Hawaii)
Tax plan could aid some renters-The mayor is trying to balance a proposal to help homeowners (Oahu) by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2007
Tax credit sought for low-income renters by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2007
High court to hear arguments on Kaua'i tax rollback by Tara Godvin, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2007
Court to decide on tax revolt (Kauai) by Jan TenBruggencate, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2007
Attorneys prep for Kaua‘i v. Kaua‘i by Amanda C. Gregg, The Garden Island, 2/8/2007
Kauai's Tax Case Goes to Hawaii Supreme Court on February 15 by Pacific Legal Foundation, Hawaii Reporter, 2/6/2007
Property Tax Appeal Argument Preview (Kauai) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/6/2007
It's property tax time — again — on Kaua'i Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2007
Tax reform: bearing the brunt (Kauai) by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 1/27/2007
City reports rising tide of property tax appeals-Homeowners are facing increases for the third year in a row by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2007
Council proposes property tax relief (Oahu) by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/19/2007
Honolulu Taxpayers Want to Vote on Taxes-Voters Ready to Take Control of Taxation Away from Politicians by Paul Smith and Robert Kessler, Hawaii Reporter, 1/18/2007
Moving tax burden hides costs by Lowell L. Kalapa, The Garden Island, 1/17/2007
Just 1,688 get new property tax break by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2007
Deadline arrives to appeal property taxes Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2007
Fewer file appeals on higher property taxes by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/13/2007
Property tax appeals steady from last year by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/13/2007
Oahu property tax break part of a statewide trend-The main objection to an owner-occupant rate is a conflicting wish to help renters by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/8/2007
City's property valuation method needs overhaul (Oahu) Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/29/2006
Tax-relief plan reconsidered (Oahu) by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/29/2006
High court orders property tax refund for Incline Village (Nevada) by Susan Voyles, Reno Gazette-Journal, 12/29/2006
Mayor: Let's aid resident owners-Hannemann will ask the City Council to tax homeowners at a different rate from owners of multiple properties by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/28/2006
Property Taxes and Eminent Domain by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/27/2006
Smaller increase holds little comfort for city taxpayers Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/21/2006
Spare Us the Spin on Honolulu's Property Tax Increases-And Good News for Taxpayers - Let Honolulu Vote is Back by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 12/20/2006
Thanks, Mayor Hannemann, for Making Me a Millionaire by Garry Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 12/18/2006
Assessed property values increase 15.1% by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/16/2006
Oahu’s property values up 15%-Rising property tax bills will be offset for some homeowners by larger tax exemptions by B J Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2006
City Mails Out Property Assessment Notices for 2007 (Oahu) by Bill Brennan, Hawaii Reporter, 12/15/2006
Residents to get hit with higher property values (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2006
HAWSCT Oral Arguments - Feb. 15, 2007 @ 9 am (Kauai) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/11/2006
Deadline approaches for tax exemptions (Maui) The Maui News, 12/6/2006
2 percent land tax approved (Hawaii) West Hawaii Today, 11/9/2006
Voters approve affordable housing fund (Maui)
Public lands ballot measure gains favor-A Big Island initiative would divert 2 percent of all property taxes to an acquisition fund by Karin Stanton, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2006
Tax revenues sought for land preservation-Big Isle voters will also face five Charter issues by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/29/2006
2 percent property tax on General Election ballot (Hawaii) West Hawaii Today, 10/28/2006
County Council approves tax break for landlords
Landlords who rent rooms could get county tax break (Hawaii)
Today is last day to apply for new property-tax credit (Oahu) by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/2/2006
Hundreds Apply for New Property Tax Credit-Monday is the Deadline to Apply for Tax Credit and Exemptions by Edlyn Taniguchi and Gary Kurokawa, Hawaii Reporter, 9/28/2006
Property tax break deadline nearing by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/24/2006
Home tax exemption to stay at $300,000 (Maui)
Proposed ’cap’ called bad fit for tax relief
Lower tax cap gets initial approval (Maui)
Kane on property tax: ’Hit ’em hard’ (Maui)
Long-term tax relief in store for homeowners (Maui) The Maui News, 8/16/2006
Panel approves expanding circuit breaker tax credit (Maui)
Hawaii Environmentalists are Guaranteeing Increases in Property Taxes by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 7/23/2005
Council rejects tax reform amendment (Maui)
Pair push charter change (Maui)
Land fund still in limbo-Petition drive needs 800 more signatures (Hawaii)
Homeowners gain property tax relief by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/8/2006
Council hikes Oahu commercial tax rate Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/7/2006
County to cut property taxes-Council approves mayor's request to reduce rates (Hawaii) by Jason Armstrong, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 6/6/2006
Honolulu Voters to Take the Power of Taxation Away from the Politicians by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 6/1/2006
Business property tax hike advances by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/1/2006
Property tax relief decision nears by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/1/2006
Business property tax rate may rise by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/28/2006
Residents: Property taxes unfair-Call for changes to system (Hawaii)
Agricultural land taxes a concern (Hawaii)
Council sets property tax rates (Maui)
Council looks into property tax cuts-But homeowners will likely save only about $228 at most by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/12/2006
Plan cuts Maui property taxes-Mayor Arakawa's tax-break proposal offsets homeowners' rising land values by Gary T. Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/16/2006
Property taxes now linked to city budget-The law forces accountability, one councilmember says by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/10/2006
Mayor goes along with tax relief plan by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2006
Big Island mayor requests tax limits-Property value increases allow rate caps, Kim proposes (Hawaii) by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/4/2006
City budget dims hopes of reduced property taxes by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/28/2006
Two property tax bills won't help some seniors by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/25/2006
City Council approves property tax relief bills by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2006
Trio of bills eases property tax burden-Some say the City Council's measures do not adequately address rising levies by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/24/2006
Tax relief approved by City Council Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2006
Property tax relief may come this year by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/23/2006
Changes in property tax valuations could raise accountability Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/20/2006
Mayor's property tax plan stalls-A Council committee chooses to approve three other alternatives to stabilize rising rates by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/17/2006
Council's tax relief options down to 3 by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/17/2006
Cross fingers, O'ahu property owners by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/2/2006
Rising Property Taxes Spark Homeowners To Revolt by Rafael Gerena-Morales, The Real Estate Journal Online, 2/2/2006




















